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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,873.52, 41,226.44 and 16,445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,873.52, 41,226.44 and 16,445.76 is: 22,695.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,873.52 : 41,226.44 = 16,445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,873.52/41,226.44 = 16,445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,873.52x = 41,226.44 × 16,445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,873.52x = 678,000,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,000,137.89/29,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,695.69

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